The Hotel Bel-Air is facing a massive social media backlash after actress and influencer Daphne Blunt publicly accused the legendary five-star retreat of racially profiling and discriminating against her during a visit to its swanky bar. In a viral July 21 TikTok video that has set internet comments ablaze, Blunt claimed she was singled out, aggressively carded, and ultimately refused service by the venue’s restaurant and bar general manager — an interaction she alleges was fueled by race. The apparent ordeal began when she sat down for drinks with two white friends and the waiter asked to see her ID.…

When Congress unanimously passed the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) in 2003, lawmakers acknowledged something corrections professionals had long understood but rarely discussed publicly. Sexual abuse in prisons and jails was not an isolated problem. It was a systemic issue that demanded a national response.PREA represented one of the most…

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The Buzzer: Canadians to watch on ThursdayLooking back at Canada’s swimming performance at the Commonwealth GamesCBC Sports host and Paralympic medallist Nathan Clement is joined Commonwealth Games medallist Brittany MacLean and our very own Devin Heroux to break down all the action from Day 6 at the Commonwealth Games.Hi, I’m…

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